As if in a dream, Tom walked out of the bar and into the grey Sydney rain. It’s over now, he thought as he walked, they have what they want. It’s over now, they have what they want.He imagined spending the evening with Terry. He could unburden himself and tell Terry everything. “I’ve dishonoured her and myself and I’m totally ashamed. I don’t want to lose her or my girls. I will do anything to make sure I don’t lose my family.” “I’ve dishonoured her and myself and I’m totally ashamed. I don’t want to lose her or my girls. I will do anything to make sure I don’t lose my family.”“Do you still love Vic?” Terry would reply. “Do you still love Vic?” Terry would reply.“Yes, with all my heart!” “Yes, with all my heart!”“Good. Look, I lost my wife and my job because of my self-absorbed ways.

